The Living Studio

Located in coastal Del Mar, The Living Studio offers hand-blown glass gardens, home decor from sustainable materials, artisan jewelry, handmade fiber clothing, and unique gifts. Longtime friends and co-owners Mara Sanders (an independent education consultant with a PhD in social psychology from Columbia University) and Elizabeth Levine (a jewelry artist and professional studio photographer), envisioned “a place where people could find beautifully crafted pieces made by talented local artists inspired by the natural world,” explains Levine. The duo donates a portion of proceeds to the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy and HWAC. (858/259-1011, www.facebook.com/thelivingstudio)